Larry Pennell

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Larry Pennell

Acting February 21, 1928

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA

Lawrence Kenneth Pennell (February 21, 1928 – August 28, 2013) was an American television and film actor, often remembered for his role as "Dash Riprock" in the television series…

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Firefly

Firefly

8.3 2002 TV Show
Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

8.0 1974 TV Show
Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap

8.0 1989 TV Show
Magnum, P.I.

Magnum, P.I.

7.3 1980 TV Show
Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder

7.1 1993 TV Show
Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

7.6 1966 TV Show
Bubba Ho-tep

Bubba Ho-tep

6.5 2002 Movie
Mannix

Mannix

6.8 1967 TV Show
Wagon Train

Wagon Train

6.6 1957 TV Show
Lassie

Lassie

6.3 1954 TV Show
The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

6.9 1962 TV Show
Have Gun, Will Travel

Have Gun, Will Travel

7.3 1957 TV Show

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Lawrence Kenneth Pennell (February 21, 1928 – August 28, 2013) was an American television and film actor, often remembered for his role as "Dash Riprock" in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. His career spanned half a century, including starring in the first-run syndicated adventure series Ripcord in the leading role of Skydiver Theodore "Ted" McKeever, as well as playing Keith Holden in Lassie. He was also a baseball player, playing on scholarship for the University of Southern California (USC) and later professionally for the Boston Braves organization.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2011
    The Passing

    Movie Charles - Butler

  2. 2006
    Seasons of Life

    Movie Lauren's Father

  3. 2002
    Firefly

    TV show Murphy

  4. 2002
    Bubba Ho-tep

    Movie Kemosabe

  5. 2001
    Jackpot

    Movie Truck Driver

  6. 1999
    The Fear: Resurrection

    Movie Grandfather

  7. 1994
    Prehysteria! 2

    Movie Trainyard Laborer

  8. 1993
    Diagnosis: Murder

    TV show Dr. Arthur

  9. 1992
    Mr. Baseball

    Movie Howie Gold

  10. 1991
    The Borrower

    Movie Captain Scarcelli

  11. 1989
    Another Chance

    Movie Clark Gable

  12. 1989
    Quantum Leap

    TV show Clark Gable

  13. 1987
    Ghost Chase

    Movie Bum

  14. 1983
    Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn

    Movie Aix

  15. 1982
    Superstition

    Movie George Leahy

  16. 1982
    Personal Best

    Movie Rick Cahill

More credits
  1. 1980
    Magnum, P.I.

    TV show Jack Martin

  2. 1980
    Marilyn: The Untold Story

    Movie Clark Gable

  3. 1980
    The Man with Bogart's Face

    Movie George

  4. 1980
    The Night the Bridge Fell Down

    Movie Chief Barrett

  5. 1979
    Elvis

    Movie Paul Beaulieu

  6. 1979
    Salvage

    Movie Street

  7. 1979
    Donovan's Kid

    Movie Shepherd

  8. 1978
    Matilda

    Movie Lee Dockerty

  9. 1976
    Midway

    Movie Captain Cyril Simard

  10. 1976
    Helter Skelter

    Movie Sgt. White

  11. 1974
    Adventure in Satan's Canyon

    Movie Dave Fletcher

  12. 1974
    Little House on the Prairie

    TV show Ben Griffin

  13. 1972
    The Streets of San Francisco

    TV show High School Coach

  14. 1972
    Banacek

    TV show Pete Biesecker

  15. 1972
    The Rookies

    TV show

  16. 1972
    The Revengers

    Movie Arny

  17. 1972
    Journey Through Rosebud

    Movie Sheriff

  18. 1972
    Lassie: Joyous Sound

    Movie Keith Holden

  19. 1971
    McMillan & Wife

    TV show Agent Cushing

  20. 1971
    Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

    TV show Sgt. Bill Carrington

  21. 1971
    City Beneath the Sea

    Movie Bill Holmes

  22. 1970
    The Great White Hope

    Movie Brady

  23. 1970
    Brother, Cry For Me

    Movie Jim Noble

  24. 1969
    My Friend Tony

    TV show Nat Foley